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PLHS
DEDICATES NEW GYMNASIUM
BURGLARY SUSPECTS ARRESTED
AFTER CHASE
USD
340 VOTERS REJECT REC. COMMISSION
HUSTON PASSING TORCH AT JCMH
NEW NORTONVILLE PASTOR HAILS
FROM LA
PUBLIC INVITED
TO THANKSGIVING DINNER
HISTORY MUSEUM TAKES ROOT
AT MERIDEN
COUNTY SUSPENDS
POGGE FOR THREE DAYS
RESTAURANT SUFFERS
WATER LINE BREAK
4-H FAMILY OF THE YEAR AWARD
TO MOHNEYS
4-H KING AND QUEEN FOCUS
ON HEART, HEALTH
NATIONAL COWBOY DAY FEATURES MERIDENITES
CORN USED TO HEAT HOME, REDUCE FUEL COST
FFA chapter launches observance week
FFA adviser Steve Buss shows off
the organization's new trophy case at Jefferson West High School.
This week launches the group's observance week.
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Two new Valley Falls businesses open
Massage therapist John Nevins
and Cosmetologist "Missy" Mumford opened new businesses
recently in Valley Falls: Designed Bodyworks and The Cutting
Edge.
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Ernest-Spencer expands, largest in Midwest
Hardly anything would be too large
to manufacture in the newly expanded Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc.
plant in Meriden. Neal Spencer led a group through the plant
that now totals 150,000 square feet.
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Computerization comes to VF water plant
The Valley Falls water plant has
gone high tech as Public Works Superintendent Daryl Courter checks
a chlorine tester after his computer indicated it was not working
properly.
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Burglaries of businesses
increase in Valley Falls
Two burglaries occurred over the weekend in
Valley Falls involving two businesses.
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District 11 ambulance service:
'We will not be bullied'
District 11 Emergency Medical Service operates
a fully licensed ambulance service under the direction of a physician and will
continue to do so unabated and without kowtowing to the county ambulance service.
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VFRC plans first county
lawn and garden show
The first Jefferson County Lawn and Garden Show
will be held at the fairgrounds in Valley Falls Saturday, March 1.
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338 board sets $3.5 million
bond election for May 6
The Valley Falls school board
took final action on a proposed bond issue Monday night.
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Free CPR courses to be
provided at Valley Falls
The Valley Falls Recreation Commission will
sponsor CPR classes from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 23.
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Safe, money missing
following burglary
A burlgary was reported at Mac’s Grill & Pizza
in Valley Falls sometime after the close of business Jan. 31 and opening the
next morning.
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PLHS dedicates new
gymnasium to Morgison
“We can never repay Coach Morgison for
all that he has done for all of us and our community, but we’re going
to try,” PLHS basketball Coach Jeff Dickson said as he began the dedication
ceremony for the new PLHS gym.
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Four caught after mini
storage burglary in Meriden
A law enforcement pursuit in the southwestern
portion of the county the morning of Jan. 30 resulted in the arrest of four
Topekans after the burglary of two units at K-4 Mini Storage in Meriden.
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Ron Herring to challenge
Democrat incumbent, Grollmes
Ron Herring, 61, Winchester, filed as a Democrat
last week to set up a primary contest with incumbent Francis Grollmes.
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New superintendent hired
by Valley Falls school board
Loren Feldkamp, 51, Udall, has been hired as
superintendent of schools for USD 338, Valley Falls.
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Valley Falls woman brings history to life in film
Lesa Brose of Valley Falls will
bring history to life Jan. 12 on the big screen in “Bloody
Dawn: The Lawrence Massacre,” a docudrama about the Aug.
21, 1863 raid by Missouri bushwackers on Lawrence’s freestate
leaders. Brose plays Mary Carpenter in the Lone Chimney Films
production. The wife of Judge Louis Carpenter, history says Brose’s
character stood between her husband and the drunken bushwackers
who were firing at him.
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Library finds home in Perry Thriftway store
Perry-Lecompton Community Library
board members have been working to transform the store's former
video rental department into a 625-square-foot library that can
accommodate as many as 30,000 volumes.
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History museum takes root at Meriden
Gary Bowen, Jim Palmberg, and Julie Durand
have collected the history and some artifacts and started a museum
for western part of Jefferson County. The museum is housed in
the Denison State Bank at Meriden and is open during business
hours. A computer is available for viewing photographs.
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World War II vet's diary tells the story
of becoming German prisoner of war
One of the happiest days in Willard Ratz’s
life was when he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. That was in March 1941 — nine
months before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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| Fireman home from Iraq lands
local job |
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The last
two years have been busy ones for Jeremy Rodecap. Since 2005,
he has spent a year in Iraq, joined the Jefferson County Ambulance
Service, and proposed to his fiancée.
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VF museum recarpeted, rearranged
Betty Jane Wilson, president of the Valley Falls
Historical Society, sits at a school desk from the old Nichols School
northeast of Valley Falls. Both she and her father attended the school.
The desks, along with other school items and senior pictures, are prominently
displayed on the upper floor of the museum.
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4-H members get the word out
Jessa Brinker, 11, right, has discovered a lot
of benefits to belonging to 4-H and, along with Faith Wildeman, left,
are busy encouraging others to join as well.
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Pickerell heads DSB Meriden branch
Jason Pickerell, Valley Falls, has been promoted
to branch manager of the Denison State Bank at Meriden.
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Metzger been lining them up for several years Gerry
Metzger jokes with the Grand Marshall on the proper way to wave to
the crowd prior to the start of the Jefferson County 4-H Fair last
month in Valley Falls.
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| Hamon takes reins at JW Middle
School |
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Veteran math
teacher and Valley Falls native John Hamon is now the principal
at Jefferson West Middle School in Meriden. Hamon oversees a staff
of 22 in a building with 216 students in grades six through eight.
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Early morning wreck
kills Nortonville youth
A Nortonville teen was killed Friday morning in a fiery
two-vehicle wreck in Atchison County.
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| Cook named CEO at Jefferson
County hospital |
LaMont
Cook, 39, took over for retiring CEO Joye Huston Nov. 12 after
a similar position at the Oswego Medical Center.
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$2,000 reward offered to
catch burglar at Valley Falls
A rash of burglaries in downtown Valley Falls
has prompted the Chamber of Commerce to get up a reward fund.
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Postal Service wants
new office at Meriden |
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James
Bowen, officer in charge of the Meriden Post Office, says the
post office is inadequate for today’s work load.
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Technology saves time,
gas for JCHM radiologist
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital’s
newest radiologist may end up being only an infrequent visitor
to the Winchester hospital.
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Canines will be used to
eliminate drugs at P-L
Drug-sniffing dogs will be used in an attempt
to keep Perry-Lecompton High School clean of illegal substances.
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After 25 years, Dunnaway
announces retirement |
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Roy
Dunnaway, Jefferson County’s sheriff for the past 25 years,
will resign and leave office March 31.
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Traffic accident claims
life of Valley Falls senior
A single-vehicle accident on K-92
highway Saturday night proved fatal for a Valley Falls High School
senior.
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Lake districts split
on keeping books
County officials formally handed the Lake Shore
Estates Improvement District its own bookkeeping duties Monday, but another
lake area improvement district is asking to maintain the status quo on its
books.
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Public invitation to
Thanksgiving dinner
Steve and Monica Mackison will serve their traditional
Thanksgiving dinner to the community Nov. 22.
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Huston retires after
decade at County hospital
Joye Huston is retiring at Jefferson County
Memorial Hospital in Winchester, but her mission to help the hospital continue
to improve will continue as the hospital board has received a fundraising challenge
from a native benefactor.
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Corps will allow 14 youth
to hunt Slough Creek
Applications are being taken for a chance for
youth to hunt deer in the Slough Creek Park area of Perry Lake.
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Foundation, EDC plans
reach Valley Falls city hall
The Valley Falls city council heard a proposal from
the Rotary Club about forming a philantrophic foundation and received an updated
copy of the city’s economic development plan Monday night.
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Perry bank provides USD 343
with defibrillator, other gifts
A USD 343 parent’s suggestion has led to the purchase
of a cardiac defibrillator by First State Bank and Trust for the Perry School
District.
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Meriden church celebrates growth, holds revival
When Pastor Tony Smith agreed
to preach one Sunday at the Meriden Community Church, he
had no idea he’d still be there today.
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Former teacher returns as
assistant principal at P-L
For Josh Woodward, becoming assistant principal
at Perry-Lecompton Middle School is like coming home. Woodward spent 11 years,
from 1989-2000, as a teacher in USD 343 and even did his student teaching in
the district.
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| VFHS principal wants students
involved |
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Jacques
Molleker told the school board members that helping students
attain higher test scores will be a priority in the high school.
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LinnWood owners purchase
Deer Park nursing homes
Ken Hartle, owner and manager of LinnWood Place,
Valley Falls, has announced the purchase of Deer Park nursing homes south of
Meriden.
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Teacher ready for first year
as principal and mayor |
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A
parade of students through the neighborhood and a slice of watermelon
will mark the first day of school Friday at Valley Falls.
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Clark new pastor at
UM church in Valley Falls |
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Robert
Clark’s passion is working with youth. His first United
Methodist assignment after seminary was serving as a youth director
in Lenexa.
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Mutal aid agreement
required by county
A number of county officials attended the Fire District
11 board meeting July 10 and got down to brass tacks on working out a mutual
aid pact between the Jefferson County ambulance service and the volunteer service
operated out of Valley Falls.
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Petition circulating for
rec. commission in 340
An exploratory committee to establish a recreation commission
in the Jefferson West district is now collecting signatures on a petition to
cause an election.
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TACO DEN OPENS IN MERIDEN
BELVEAL
JOINS TOPEKA LAW FIRM
FASCINATION
WITH CARS LEADS TO NEW BUSINESS
STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT, SAFETY PRIORITIES AT P-L
WATERSHED RENEWS FISHING LAKE CONTRACT
WITH STATE
CHURCH'S
RENOVATION OF SCHOOL COMPLETE IN BILLTOWN
RAIL FENCE STOLEN FROM CHILDREN'S
GARDEN IN PERRY
TURNER COMPETES IN EXTREME COWBOY
RACE
WW II: BOMBING RAIDS AND MOTORCYCLES
NEW
UM PASTOR EXPECTED JULY 1 IN VALLEY FALLS
FUNDING
WALKING TRAIL BECOMES TOPIC IN VALLEY FALLS
338 ASSESSMENT
LESS THAN EXPECTED
'TEACHING EXCELLENCE'
AWARD GIVEN TO PERRY TEACHER
NEBO STATE FISHING
LAKE--MAYBE NOT?
GREY TAKES
MAYOR'S OATH AT VALLEY FALLS
FINANCIAL
STRUGGLE TOO GREAT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
GRASSHOPPERNET
SELLS TO BUHLER COMPANY
ADAMS
BEGINS YEAR AS WORTHY GRAND MATRON OF STATE OES
CONFESSION
IN TILLERY HUNTING ACCIDENT
TILLERY
HOSPITALIZED AFTER HUNTING ACCIDENT
WATER
PLANT BIDS OPENED BY VF CITY
SUSAN GREY
TO BE PRINCIPAL OF VF ELEMENTARY
LAKE
LEVEL DISCUSSED OVER EGGS
COUNCIL
WILL PROVIDE SEWER LINE FOR BUSINESSES
MITCHELL
IS PREPARING PARENTS IN PAT ROLE
TEACHING
ENGLISH IN A FOREIGN LAND
1 RETIRES, 2 PROMOTED AT KENDALL
STATE BANK
PRIMARY
RESULTS CUT FIVE
VF REC COMMISSION OFFERS SUMMER MOVIES
FOR KIDS
CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS WRESTLE WITH
FINANCIAL WOES
CONSERVATION AWARD WINNERS HONORED
WEDNESDAY
BOYDA TALKS OF EARLY SUCCESS IN CONGRESS
COMMISSION HIRES NEW EM
DIRECTOR
COMMISSIONERS WORK
TO GET CELL PHONE DEAL
NEKCAP COMMIITTEE TO DISCUSS POVERTY
KSB NAMES
NEW BRANCH MANAGER AT NORTONVILLE
COMMISSION
DISCUSSES CELL PHONE PACKAGES
| Bob Zieg, Valley
Falls mayor, dead at 64 |
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EDC BESTOWS AWARD ON COUNTY GROCERY
STORES
UTZ TAUGHT LIFE LESSONS, SPARED HOMEWORK
IDLE
SMART ROLLS INTO VALLEY FALLS
PASTOR CHOOSE LOCAL CHURCH TO SETTLE
DOWN
MINOR EARTHQUAKE JARS PEOPLE AWAKE
TEACHERS
ASKED TO HELP FIND BUDGET CUTS AT VF
ANNUAL SALARY FOR CHIEF TOPS DISTRICT
11 AGENDA
FLAMINGO BAR AND GRILL OPENS IN MERIDEN
10
SEEKING COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT JOB
TWO MAYORAL
RACES, THREE PRIMARIES SLATED
K-4 TRAFFIC TOP CONCERN IN HOUSING
DISCUSSION
YODER IS NEXT PERRY-LECOMPTON SUPERINTENDENT
VALLEY FALLS PATRONS VOICE SUPPORT
FOR BOND PROPOSAL
340 BOARD EXAMINES STATE ASSESSMENT
RESULTS
EDMONDS SEATED ON COUNTY
BOARD
VALLEY FALLS TO START WORK ON WATER
PLANT
FILING
DEADLINE LOOMS FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS
338 BOND
ISSUE PLACED ON HOLD
ROZ JACKSON CALLING IT A CAREER AT
BANK
THUMMEL KNEADING NEEDY MUSCLES IN MCLOUTH
HISTORY, PEOPLE INTEREST VF ANITQUE
DEALER
VALLEY FALLS
SCHOOLS HAPPY WITH EXCELLENT RATING
PERRY GETS NEW POSTMASTER
TENTH
YEAR FOR PERRY CARPET SHACK
MERIDEN'S
WATERING HOLE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
WEST FFA THIRD IN HIGHLAND
HORSE EVENT
COUPLE BRINGS FITNESS CENTER
TO MERIDEN
MACKISON
TO TREAT WITH HOLIDAY DINNER
HIGH
SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW
BUILDING
PROPOSAL REFINED BY VF SCHOOL BOARD
AMBULANCE
DIRECTOR PLACED ON LEAVE
HIGH
SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW
NEW
HCC CENTER DEDICATED AT PERRY
PLHS
SENIOR END CAREER THIRD IN STATE GYMNASTICS
VF
PASSES SALES TAX ORDINANCE TO START APRIL 1
DEMOCRATS
CARRY JEFFERSON COUNTY
DOG,
KIDS REUNITED AFTER 8 DAYS
A
PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO CHRISTMAS SHOP
HESTONS
NAMED 4-H FAMILY OF THE YEAR
OTTAWA
UNIVERSITY HONORS AESCHLIMAN
EDC ASKED TO 'STEER AWAY' FROM TOURISM
STATIONS REFUELED AT GRANTVILLE, VALLEY
FALLS
STEPS
TOWARD HEALTHY LIVING AT JEFF WEST
HAYNES RESIGNS FROM COUNTY EM JOB
LECOMPTON BRIDGE STANDSTILL OVER
NOURISHING THE SOIL
ACTRESS SPENDS TIME WITH DRAMA CLASS
AT PLHS
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP SEEKS INPUT
FROM PUBLIC
2006 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
PREVIEW
PERRY FURNITURE BUILDER CALLS
IT A 'WOODEN' THING
J.B. ELLIOTT NEW CO-PRINCIPAL
AT PLHS
PERRY TEACHER SEEKING CERTIFICATION
HCC ENROLLING STUDENTS AT PERRY
AUTHOR'S BOOK TOUR IN HOME
COUNTY
COMMISSION WANTS KDOT TO
HOLD HEARING ON BRIDGE
LAWRENCE DOCTOR JOINS LOCAL
CLINICS
CHARIOT DISASTER RESULTS
IN LIFE TRAINING PONIES
NORTONVILLE BUSINESS UNDERGOES
CHANGES
COUNTY PLANS FOR ZONING OVERHAUL
LIQUOR STORE OWNER FILES
COURT ANSWER TO PETITION
VOLLEYBALL SEASON IN FULL SWING
MERIDEN CHURCH CELEBRATES
150-ANNIVERSARY
School
enrollments:
JCN UP, OTHER FIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS DOWN
VALLEY FALLS UM CHURCH AT 150 YEARS
COUNTY AWAITS WORD FROM KDOT
JEFF
WEST BUS, PICKUP COLLIDE
REC COMMISSION TALK AT 340
BOARD
COUNTY BOWS OUT OF BRIDGE PROJECT
LIQUOR QUESTION ON NOV.
BALLOT
47th House District Election:
TAFANELLI: MORE BUSINESS, JOBS NEEDED
SCHOOLS, POOR TOP FARIS' PLATFORM
BUDGET FIRST DUTY FOR MYERS AS USD 340 SUPT.
FLAT FIRE LANDS CLINIC NEW PSYCHOLOGIST
MAYETTA GUARDSMAN DIES FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN
A CLASS FOR CLASSY CARS AT JW MIDDLE SCHOOL
